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== Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process<br> == | == Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process<br> == | ||
The mechanism of injury is inflammation of the spinal cord causing damage to the myelin sheath of the nerves. | |||
== Clinical Presentation == | == Clinical Presentation == |
Revision as of 22:15, 26 July 2015
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Introduction
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Transverse Myelitis (TM), AKA Acute Transverse Myelitis (ATM) is a rare neurological disorder of the spinal cord, caused by inflammation and occurring across one spinal segment, leading to severe motor, sensory and autonomic dysfunction[1].
The incidence of TM is 1 (severe) to 8 (mild) cases/million per year[2].
Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process
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The mechanism of injury is inflammation of the spinal cord causing damage to the myelin sheath of the nerves.
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